Agenda item

Report of the Deputy Leader of the Council

The Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Sally Longford, presented the report proposing approval of a new Constitution for the Council.  The report was seconded by Councillor David Mellen.

Resolved to

(1)  approve the new Constitution;

(2)  agree that the provisions of the new Constitution will come into force on 1 October 2021 to allow time for communication with officers and updating of systems supporting decision making;

(3)  note the Executive arrangements outlined in the new Constitution, which were agreed by the Leader of the Council, and agree to the inclusion of them in the Constitution; and

(4)  note that Executive delegations will be reviewed by the Leader of the Council six months after implementation (April 2022) to ensure they are fit for purpose.